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This two-day conference will focus on recent research into the effectiveness of habitat and species mitigation, innovative approaches to monitoring and data capture/use, and the role of the profession in contributing to the evidence base for the effectiveness of mitigation techniques.

This three day conference is planned as the European Inter-congress scheduled to take place approximately midway between ICRS13 and ICRS14. The meeting will consist of talks, poster sessions, social events and workshops.

Sessions will include all aspects of oceanography, especially multidisciplinary topics, as well as presentations that reflect new and emerging research on the global ocean and society, including science education, outreach and public policy.

The 6IMDC is an opportunity to energize international coordination efforts within the marine debris community. It will build upon the partnerships and successes of the Honolulu Strategy which was developed at the last conference in 2011.

The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (WCMB) has become the major focal assembly to share research outcomes, management and policy issues, and discussions on the role of biodiversity in sustaining ocean ecosystems.

"A unique gathering to explore how local communities are engaging in environmental conservation that supports their local economies and livelihoods, and how government policy can best support local initiatives."